Principality of Catalonia Dinero - Luis XIV, 1644 – 1648

Barcelona

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Catalonia Principality of Catalonia
Currency Libra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 1644 – 1648
Ruler Louis XIV (1643–1715)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.75
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from Principality of Catalonia. Issued from 1644 to 1648. Struck in Copper. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.75 g.

Obverse
Bust right divides legend, in beaded circle (Louis by the grace of God)
Reverse
Long cross divides legend, annulet in first and fourth angles, three bezants in second and third angles. Legend around, in beaded circle. (City of Barcelona)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1648  — Cal#158 64%
1646  — Cal#157 43%
1644  — KM#34 25%

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